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CurseForge vs McSH
Both stand on minecraft launchers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
CurseForge provides a free Minecraft mod catalog with filters and dependency details, plus optional Premium access. Review the subscription terms, including the refund policy, before choosing a paid plan.
Visit CurseForge Free plan LinuxWindows
McSH provides detailed instance, mod, Java, account, and backup controls from a terminal. It is free and lightweight, but dedicated server support is no longer included and platform downloads are limited to the listed builds.
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| CurseForge | McSH | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Annual Subscription: $2.50 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 7 | None |
| Maker | CurseForge | Not published |
| Website | curseforge.com | mcsh.dev |
| On minecraft launchers | #53 of 76 | #57 of 76 |
CurseForge: what it does well
- Free web catalog access to Minecraft mods and modpacks.
- Lists four mod loaders and more than 10,000 projects.
- Catalog includes version filters and dependency information.
- Premium removes ads and offers direct downloads.
- Premium subscribers can cancel at any time.
What to know first
- Premium monthly subscription costs $2.99 per month.
- Annual subscription costs $30.00 billed annually.
- Refunds are generally not offered.
McSH: what it does well
- Creates and manages isolated Minecraft instances
- Per-instance memory, JVM, and hook settings
- Modrinth support for many content types
- Imports Prism Launcher and MultiMC instances
- Uses under 30 MB of RAM, according to maker
What to know first
- Dedicated server support was removed
- Downloads are listed only for Windows x64 and Linux x64
- Terminal interface may not suit GUI users
- Version 1.0.6 downloads are approximately 35 MB
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